Sheffield, AL (35660) has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures typically reach highs of around 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August while winter temperatures rarely dip below freezing. The area receives an average of 55 inches of precipitation throughout the year, with the majority occurring in spring and summer months. Wind speeds are generally low throughout the year with afternoon breezes helping to cool things down during summer days.
Sheffield (zip 35660), Alabama gets 56 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sheffield (zip 35660) averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Sheffield (zip 35660). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sheffield (zip 35660) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 56 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year